Mark Kohner, Executive Chef
Mark Kohner is the new head chef at The Neighbor’s Italian Bistro. He has worked at several Italian restaurants and country clubs in the Twin Cities for the past 14 years including La Grolla Italian Restaurant in St. Paul, MN, Pazzaluna Urban Italian in St. Paul, MN and The Wayzata Country Club in Wayzata, MN. He enjoys creating new combinations and looks forward to coming up with new menu items and Chef’s Features for The Neighbor’s Italian Bistro. Mark is a graduate of the University of Montana-Missoula and has worked in the restaurant industry since 1995. Mark looks forward to preparing your favorite dish the next time you visit The Neighbor’s!

Carrie Kolander, Manager
Carrie Kolander started in the restaurant business at the age of 15 as a dishwasher and pizza cook in her hometown of Le Center. A year later she started cooking. After graduating high school and still cooking for the restaurant, Carrie went on to South Central Technical College for their chef and restaurant management programs. After college Carrie worked as a kitchen supervisor for a local restaurant until 2002 when she became general manager for The Neighbor's Italian Bistro. Carrie enjoys making customer's dining experience a memorable one and looks forward to seeing you!